Drought in Kansas

Governor Declares Drought Emergency, Warnings and Watches for Kansas Counties - September 30, 2022

The Governor’s Drought Response Team examines conditions; and recommends updates to the Governor.

Kansas Water Plan Update

The Kansas Water Plan has been updated and approved!

The updated version is ready to be viewed!

KWO featured in ARC GIS Magazine

Using ArcGIS, the Kansas Water Office has created a visual, interactive display of the Kansas Water Plan Fund. Check out the article here.

2023 Annual Report

The Kansas Water Authority's 2023 Annual Report is complete!

View the recommendations to the Governor and state Legislature.

Legislative Updates

Follow along with water issues in the 2023 legislative session!

View past presentations and a schedule of future committee meetings that will feature information on water resources.

Governor's Water Conference

Save the date! The 2023 Governor's Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas will take place November 15 & 16 in Manhattan, KS.

Stay tuned for more information!

Click on the Calendar to see our upcoming events

State of the Resources

These reports are intended to provide a background of regional issues and record the progress towards regional goals and the Long-Term Vision for the Future of Water Supply in Kansas.

Where does your water go?

This interactive map lets you follow a drop of water from land to ocean. Check it out here! From River Runner API.

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News & Events

GIS Coordinator, Katie Goff, Recognized for State Water Plan Fund Interactive Website

Apr 14, 2023, 14:35 PM by Kristin Kaipust

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Kansas Water Authority Votes to Halt Planned Depletion of the Aquifer

Apr 14, 2023, 13:48 PM by Kristin Kaipust

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South Fork Republican River Funding Available for Producers 2023

Mar 17, 2023, 10:10 AM by Kristin Kaipust

2023 cost-share funding opportunities available from Colorado-Kansas settlement in the South Fork Republican River Basin
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Kansas Celebrates Water in Observance of 2023 World Water Day

Mar 14, 2023, 15:57 PM by Kristin Kaipust

Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation declaring March 21, 2023 as Kansas Water Day in observance of World Water Day on March 22, 2023. The Kansas Water Office (KWO) with partner agencies will celebrate Kansas Water Day at the State Capitol
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Governor Declares Drought Emergency, Warnings and Watches for Kansas Counties

Oct 6, 2022, 09:59 AM by Matt Unruh

Governor Laura Kelly approves updated drought declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #22-08. This drought declaration places all 105 Kansas counties either in watch, warning or emergency status.
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